Article and Photo by Eric H.If you're looking for a cozy restaurant serving comfort food in the northeastern Connecticut countryside, then the Vanilla Bean Cafe in Pomfret, CT, might just be your favorite, future dining tradition in this genre.

Beautifully situated at a quintessential New England town common, the Vanilla Bean's charming post and beam farmhouse structure dates back to the 1800s, but the food, staff and entertainment is wonderfully 21st century. Breakfast, lunch and dinner combines the best of comfort foods (soups, chili, wraps, sandwiches, baked goods, etc.), dishes from around the world and chef- inspired dinner offerings (the smoked mozzarella and basil ravioli and teriyaki chicken & vegetables are great). Add a kid's menu, fresh salads, coffee, teas, some wonderful night folk entertainment, outdoor dining, and a beer and wine menu, and you have something for everyone.

What elevates the Vanilla Bean Cafe to a high level of quality dining resides in its dedication to creating fresh food, as well as its unique, lovely, ultra-comfortable atmosphere. As a result, we just can't get enough of the Vanilla Bean Cafe, one of our favorite, most-beloved, restaurants in New England.